Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Larry Saxon

Larry Saxon

Dec 21, 2020

Larry Saxon, 79, of Abbeville, husband of Jackie Funkhouser Saxon died Monday, December 21, 2020 at the McCormick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Abbeville to the late William Warren Saxon and Gladys Hall Saxon. Larry’s father died at a young age and Larry was reared in the home of Claude Link. He was a veteran of the...

Edwin Davis

Edwin Davis

Dec 15, 2020

Edwin Miles “Ed” Davis, 69, resident of 2561 Old Calhoun Falls Rd. husband of Dee Ann Davis passed away Tuesday Dec. 15, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Gaines and Lucille Payton Davis.

Ed was a United States Marine veteran and a retired Electrician...

Marie Elizabeth Mounts

Marie Elizabeth Mounts

Dec 14, 2020

Marie Elizabeth Mounts stepped into eternity Monday, December 14, 2020. She was born February 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. Marie attended schools in Abington, PA and Temple University before gaining employment in the Personnel Department in a Navy Facility in Johnsonville, PA. She transferred to another Navy Facility in Hawaii where she met and married Commander Dalton C. Mounts. They...

Frances 'Fran' M. Shea (Keenan)

Frances 'Fran' M. Shea (Keenan)

Dec 11, 2020

Frances ‘Fran’ M. Shea, 82, of Greenwood, wife of the late Thomas W. Shea, Sr., died Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood. She was born in Darby, PA to the late Bernard A. and Frances Beardslee Keenan. Mrs. Shea owned and operated, with her husband, a local restaurant in Millville, NJ. She...

Roy Gilbert Morrow

Roy Gilbert Morrow

Dec 6, 2020

Roy Gilbert Morrow, 30, of Abbeville died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at AnMed Health. He was born in Statesboro, GA to Lester B. Morrow and Marie Anderson Counts. Currently self-employed in the tree cutting business, Roy was an enthusiastic UGA fan. He enjoyed being outdoors and building bonfires was a favorite pastime. Roy is survived by his son, Blese Morrow;...

William 'Fred' Fredrick Pruitt

William 'Fred' Fredrick Pruitt

Dec 5, 2020

William Fredrick ‘Fred’ Pruitt, 59, formerly of McCormick, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Poinsett Rehabilitation Center in Greenville. He was born in Greenwood County to the late William ‘Bill’ Austin Pruitt and Dorothy Smith Pruitt. Fred graduated from Long Cane Academy in McCormick, class of 1979, and the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy in 1985. He served as a...

Dr. K. Nolon Carter

Dr. K. Nolon Carter

Dec 5, 2020

Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, died on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 He was 95. Dr. Carter joined the PC faculty in 1951 and retired in 1987, after 36 years of teaching at PC. One of the first two professors to receive a named chair, Dr. Carter was named the Dana Professor of Chemistry in...

James 'Jimmy' M. Newell

James 'Jimmy' M. Newell

Dec 2, 2020

James ‘Jimmy’ M. Newell, 90, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Beth Hall Newell, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Ashley Place Assisted Living in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Daniel Emory Newell and Lois Williamson Newell. A 1948 graduate of Abbeville High School, Mr. Newell served in the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He...

Lillian Gordon (Todd)

Lillian Gordon (Todd)

Dec 2, 2020

Lillian Todd Gordon, 90, of Due West, wife of the late Milton Gordon, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Iva, SC to the late Ernest and Rosa Lee Strickland Todd. For the past 30 years, Mrs. Gordon has been employed with the Erskine College Dining Hall. She loved her job and,...

Jeffrey Smith

Jeffrey Smith

Dec 1, 2020

  Jeffrey R. Smith, 61, resident of 43 Fletcher Dr. passed away Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020 at AnMed Hospital in Anderson, SC surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Billy Ralph Smith and Melva Dye Smith. Many nicknames he was known for “Jeff”, “Smitty”, “Doodie Roodie”, “Bubba Lane” and “Uncle Buddie” by his co-workers, friends and...

Sara Lizzelle "Issie" Crittendon

Sara Lizzelle "Issie" Crittendon

Dec 1, 2020

Sara ‘Issie’ Crittendon, 94, of Lowndesville died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Magnolia Manor in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville County to the late James Monroe Crittendon and Reba Waters Crittendon. A 1943 graduate of Lowndesville High School, Issie retired from Clark Schwebel in Anderson after many years. She was a member of Lowndesville Baptist Church. Issie is survived...

Thomas Allen Threlkeld

Thomas Allen Threlkeld

Nov 29, 2020

Thomas Allen Threlkeld, 62, of Abbeville, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Abbeville to the late T.B. and Cora Davis Threlkeld. Thomas was a 1979 graduate of Abbeville High School. He participated in the Special Olympics and was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church and the Men’s Sunday School Class. An enthusiastic...

Frances Hilley (Tucker)

Frances Hilley (Tucker)

Nov 29, 2020

Frances Tucker Hilley, 80, of Abbeville, SC, wife of Walt Hilley, died November 29, 2020 at her home after a long illness with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Anderson, SC to the late Arthur and Kathleen Hollingsworth Tucker of McCormick, SC. Frances was employed with Pirelli Cable, Rocky River Mills, and Dr. Mark Horton until she retired. After retirement,...

Lottie Jean Guilford

Lottie Jean Guilford

Nov 27, 2020

Lottie Jean Ayers Guilford, 84, resident of 82 Woodhaven Lane widow of Sam Jefferson Guilford Passed away Friday Nov. 27, 2020 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.

Born Nov. 7, 1936 she was a daughter of the late Earl Pelham Ayers and Qurdee Cleveland Ayers.

She grew up in Abbeville, SC where she started teaching dance at the age of 14....

Wilton Anderson

Wilton Anderson

Nov 27, 2020

Wilton Anderson, 85 of Calhoun Falls, beloved husband of Elsie Kimsey Anderson, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home.

Born on June 16, 1935 in Elberton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Hoke Smith Anderson and Zelma Adams Johnson. Wilton was a U. S. Navy veteran and retired from Flexible Tubing. He was a member of...

Harvey Lansing

Harvey Lansing

Nov 26, 2020

 

Harvey Lansing, 94, resident of Abbeville Nursing Home passed away Nov. 26, 2020 at Abbeville Nursing Home.

All services will be private.

 

Edgar Wardlaw, Jr

Edgar Wardlaw, Jr

Nov 24, 2020

Edgar Wardlaw, Jr., 77, of Abbeville, husband of Faye Wardlaw, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home. Born May 4, 1943 in Abbeville, he was the son of the late Edgar Wardlaw, Sr. and Martha Sherard Wardlaw. Edgar attended Abbeville public schools and retired from the South Carolina Department of Transportation after 35 years as...

Roger Lee "Crazy Horse" Case Sr.

Roger Lee "Crazy Horse" Case Sr.

Nov 20, 2020

Roger L. ‘Crazy Horse’ Case, Sr., 54, of Clinton, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Laurens, SC to Cora Mabel McFaddden Case and the late Thomas Henry Case. Mr. Case attended Victory Worship Center in Clinton and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his father he was preceded in...

Blanche H Campbell

Blanche H Campbell

Nov 20, 2020

  Blanche Hall Campbell, 88, resident of 952 Hwy. 284 widow of P. Maxie Campbell passed away peacefully Friday Nov. 20, 2020 at the home of her daughter.

  Born March 15, 1932 in Abbeville, Co. SC she was the daughter of the late Grady Hall and Rosella Poole Hall.

  She was a homemaker and member of Bells United...

Patricia L. Smith

Patricia L. Smith

Nov 19, 2020

PLEASE NOTE SERVICES ARE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC AND WILL BE LIVE STREAMED VIA LINK UNDER PHOTOS AND VIDEOS. Patricia L. Smith, 84, of Abbeville, peacefully stepped into the presence of her Savior and King, Jesus. She died at Anmed Medical Center in Anderson, on Thursday, November 19, 2020 surrounded by friends and family. She was born in Atlantic City,...